First case of albinism in Uroderma bilobatum and its implications in the evolution of coat color patterns among Vampyressine bats

Resumen

We present the first case of albinism reported for the frugivorous bat Uroderma bilobatum (Stenodermatinae:
Vampyressini), also representing the largest number of albino bats collected in a single night. Additionally, we
briefly discuss on the evolutionary implications of this finding regarding evolution of aberrant color patterns in
the tribe Vampyressini.